Dining

Chatham features a number of great restaurants, both north, inside and south of the Town. Most entrées at these establishments do not exceed $12, with a vast assortment of lunch items under $6.00.

The Chatham community enjoys dining and fellowship. Our community offers eat-in restaurants including Garner's Street Car Diner, Pat's Place, two Italian, one Mexican and one Chinese restaurant.

If you're interested in something quick, there is a McDonald's and Hardees fast food restaurants at the Tightsqueeze Shopping Center south of Chatham.

Note: The telephone area code for Chatham and the surrounding area is 434.

El Cazador

15 South Main Street
432-4288

El Cazador moved into Chatham at the end of Spring 2003. Since that time, it has been a big hit with the local community. Featuring a diverse menu, a full bar and excellent service, El Cazador usually remains packed for both lunch and dinner. It is a true Mexican restaurant in the heart of Chatham. Viva la Mexico!

Frank's Italian Restaurant

13914 US Highway 29, South
432-0971

Frank's brings you a taste of Italy with every meal, and has been a very popular restaurant on US 29. It is a family restaurant, featuring a big screen television for sports and news and take-out service is available. Baked spaghetti, lasagna, cheese steak and pizza are their more popular items. Frank's is a big hit for the entire family. Open for lunch and diner Monday to Thursday from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM–10:00 PM.

Garner's Street Car Diner

19 South Main Street
432-4626

If you see a red trolley in town, then you've found Garner's Street Car Diner. Garner's is a clean, fun place to eat. It is a real former Danville trolley now serving the Town of Chatham with its charm and history. Garner's is popular for their homemade chicken salad, club sandwiches and 7-8 varieties of vegetables. The Street Car is also a very popular place for desserts, especially with Chocolate Chess pie. Milkshakes and sundaes are also served. Winner of the 2004 Silver Spoon award for cleanliness. Garner's is open 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday to Saturday for breakfast and lunch.

Golden Skillet

13629 US Highway 29, South
432-4633

What Southern town would be complete without a place to get a plateful of fried chicken? For those in your party that aren't in the mood, Golden Skillet also has roasted chicken, fried oysters, gizzards, and corndogs. And in the summer time, you can guarantee that your steaming hot food will be paired with the coldest A/C around. Open for lunch and dinner Monday - Saturday, 11 AM - 8 PM.

Lotus Chinese Restaurant

13902 US Highway 29, South
432-3936

Do you have a taste for the Far East? Travel no further than Tightsqueeze and let Ben and Amy at Lotus help. A generous helping of Chinese-American fare ranging from egg-drop soup to a variety of family-sized vegetable, chicken, beef, and pork meals are served up hot, quickly, and seasoned to your liking. Open for lunch and dinner Monday - Saturday, 11 AM - 9 PM. Call for take-out service availability.

Pat's Place

25 South Main Street
432-9852

Pat's is Chatham's true community restaurant. It serves just two things, great food and great conversations. Pat's is a diner style restaurant with traditional American fare, featuring local favorites such as fried chicken, string beans, macaroni and cheese and a selection of desserts. At Pat's, everything is homemade with all lunch specials made from scratch. It is a friendly, easygoing restaurant that definitely has an ear to Chatham. Open for breakfast and lunch, Monday - Saturday from 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Open for dinner Wednesday - Friday 5:00 –9:00 PM, featuring steak.

Pino's Italian Restaurant

14 South Main Street
432-2300

Pino's is the mainstay of Chatham's restaurant scene. Since 1993, it has grown a large local customer base in Chatham. Chicken Marcella, shrimp scampi, spaghetti carbinara, chicken marinara and large selections of pizza are the staple of a Pino's visit. Friendly service, good cooks and a serious desire to provide the finest meal possible make Pino's a sure bet in Chatham. Open from 10:00 - 10:00 seven days a week. Take-out service available.

Subway

Tightsqueeze Plaza
432-1544

Locally-owned and operated, Subway is the place to go for fresh made-to-order sandwiches, followed by a serving of either ice cream or frozen yogurt. Or skip the meal, and go straight for dessert. Open for lunch and dinner.